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''This article is about the [[Gabon]] capital city'' |
''This article is about the [[Gabon]] borough & capital city'' |
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Salisbury is a city and the provincial capital of [[Gabon]], it is the largest city by area and second by population within the [[Grand Duchy of Varkonia]]. The local and provincial authority is Gabon's Lord Council, which resides in Salisbury proper and meets in Salisbury's historical town hall. |
Salisbury is a city and the provincial capital of [[Gabon]], it is the largest city by area and second by population within the [[Varkonia|Grand Duchy of Varkonia]]. The local and provincial authority is Gabon's Lord Council, which resides in Salisbury proper and meets in Salisbury's historical town hall. |
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Salisbury is on the western side of the Elizabeth Bay and lies in the middle of the temperate forests which make up a majority of Gabon's territory. It was founded as a settlement town in June 2018 and formally became the capital city of the Chancellery of Gabon [Formally the Principality of Gabon] in July 2018. |
Salisbury is on the western side of the Elizabeth Bay and lies in the middle of the temperate forests which make up a majority of Gabon's territory. It was founded as a settlement town in June 2018 and formally became the capital city of the Chancellery of Gabon [Formally the Principality of Gabon] in July 2018. |
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= History = |
= History of Salisbury = |
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==== June - August 2018 ==== |
==== June - August 2018 ==== |
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During this time, Salisbury's leading government ministers and monarchy had been playing an instrumental role in drafting the original Charter for the United Northern Congress, which reflected upon the capital of Salisbury with the document being signed by each contracting party at the location of Balmoral Castle. This is displayed at the bottom of the Charter alongside the date. |
During this time, Salisbury's leading government ministers and monarchy had been playing an instrumental role in drafting the original Charter for the United Northern Congress, which reflected upon the capital of Salisbury with the document being signed by each contracting party at the location of Balmoral Castle. This is displayed at the bottom of the Charter alongside the date. |
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The Gabonese Lord High Chancellor, BritishWanderer served the United Northern Congress for 118 days as the Alliance Spokesperson and was the last serving Spokesperson at it's disbandment on 13th July 2019 |
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==== September - December 2018 ==== |
==== September - December 2018 ==== |
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The frenzy of construction that had taken place to accommodate the influx citizens slowly ground to a halt in late September due to varying factors. The most pressing being that the capital government was currently in debt and was implementing measures to cut all unnecessary expenditure, all construction projects were halted, with the builders being out of the work this had a profound effect on the capital and its local service economy. In order to remedy the situation, some of the council concluded that while cutting taxes and increasing the debt may be the most radical solution, it might be enough to jump start the economy, the royal tax being the most controversial of these. |
The frenzy of construction that had taken place to accommodate the influx citizens slowly ground to a halt in late September due to varying factors. The most pressing being that the capital government was currently in debt and was implementing measures to cut all unnecessary expenditure, all construction projects were halted, with the builders being out of the work this had a profound effect on the capital and its local service economy. In order to remedy the situation, some of the council concluded that while cutting taxes and increasing the debt may be the most radical solution, it might be enough to jump start the economy, the royal tax being the most controversial of these. |
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[[File:DecemberMa.png|thumb|Overhead map of the Capital city circa December 2018]] |
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The royal tax was used to fund projects such as Balmoral Castle and the surrounding area, it was also spent on foreign trips and large food & material imports for the royal family. The royal family, whose usual place of residence was in Salisbury, were not seen since mid august and the citizenry were beginning to be discontent with the royal family and their apathy towards the potentially disastrous situation which could befall Salisbury. This reached a boiling point with the peaceful '''Green Flag Protests''' which occurred in Mckinley park and the surrounding streets, the Council's response to this was to officially cancel the royal tax and set the path out to jump start Salisbury's economy again. This act by the council of Salisbury would be the first domino in which would eventually result in the '''Gabonese Civil War'''. |
The royal tax was used to fund projects such as Balmoral Castle and the surrounding area, it was also spent on foreign trips and large food & material imports for the royal family. The royal family, whose usual place of residence was in Salisbury, were not seen since mid august and the citizenry were beginning to be discontent with the royal family and their apathy towards the potentially disastrous situation which could befall Salisbury. This reached a boiling point with the peaceful '''Green Flag Protests''' which occurred in Mckinley park and the surrounding streets, the Council's response to this was to officially cancel the royal tax and set the path out to jump start Salisbury's economy again. This act by the council of Salisbury would be the first domino in which would eventually result in the '''Gabonese Civil War'''. |
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In early November, tensions between her majesty and her councillors had reached its boiling point and civil war was declared. With Her Majesty allowing the military forces of Gabon to commit what they must for a victory, they quickly attempted to stamp out rebel sympathisers within the capital with small skirmishes taking place in alleyways and parks. Many sympathisers tried to hide from the loyalists however most were found, arrested or murdered in cold blood. Rebel forces led by BritishWanderer entered the capital from the south alongside the bombing raid ordered by Mickale of Varkonia. This act devastated the centre of the city, with many buildings such as the train station and church being obliterated beyond recognition. The devastation and the horrific scenes that they witnessed was said to have put the rebel forces into a shock upon their entrance to the city. |
In early November, tensions between her majesty and her councillors had reached its boiling point and civil war was declared. With Her Majesty allowing the military forces of Gabon to commit what they must for a victory, they quickly attempted to stamp out rebel sympathisers within the capital with small skirmishes taking place in alleyways and parks. Many sympathisers tried to hide from the loyalists however most were found, arrested or murdered in cold blood. Rebel forces led by BritishWanderer entered the capital from the south alongside the bombing raid ordered by Mickale of Varkonia. This act devastated the centre of the city, with many buildings such as the train station and church being obliterated beyond recognition. The devastation and the horrific scenes that they witnessed was said to have put the rebel forces into a shock upon their entrance to the city. |
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With the capital being seized by the rebels and the royal family surrendering, peace was officially announced by BritishWanderer on November 14th. The citizenry, although disgusted in the actions that the rebel forces and BritishWanderer took to achieve victory, mostly accepted the new government, with others emigrating to neighbouring nations. The abolishment of the monarchy and the establishment of an executive lord's council freed up a lot of wealth that was held by the royal family, which the council swiftly used for the betterment of Salisbury. |
With the capital being seized by the rebels and the royal family surrendering, peace was officially announced by BritishWanderer on November 14th. The citizenry, although disgusted in the actions that the rebel forces and BritishWanderer took to achieve victory, mostly accepted the new government, with others emigrating to neighbouring nations. The abolishment of the monarchy and the establishment of an executive lord's council freed up a lot of wealth that was held by the royal family, which the council swiftly used for the betterment of Salisbury. |
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=== Period of Recovery === |
=== Period of Internal Recovery & Stabilisation === |
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==== January - March 2019 ==== |
==== January - March 2019 ==== |
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The end of the Civil War in Gabon bought about a much-needed period of growth to the nation. The construction industry was given the go ahead once again with Vice Chancellor Gobblin leading the efforts. One of the larger projects took place on the grounds of Salisbury's ruined church which was reconstructed into St Varkanos Cathedral, |
The end of the Civil War in Gabon bought about a much-needed period of growth to the nation. The construction industry was given the go ahead once again with Vice Chancellor Gobblin leading the efforts. One of the larger projects took place on the grounds of Salisbury's ruined church which was reconstructed into St Varkanos Cathedral, which stood as the tallest building in Gabon at its construction. While the rebuilding efforts were continuing, Chancellor BritishWanderer took it upon himself to revisit the policies of Salisbury and restructure them from the ground up, cutting taxes and establishing the Sovereign Fund which would be used as a safety net for the capital government and its citizenry. |
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The impoverished housing district of '''Melbourne''' was built to house those left homeless by the Civil war, the messy-style apartment buildings were built in a close knit fashion to allow as many citizens to inhabit as humanely possible. The apartments are homely and are purely funded by the Gabonese treasury allowing residents to forego any worry about housing payments. Grants were also provided to the district of '''Winchester''' to provide more environmental benefits to the local housing and businesses. Winchester is widely regarded as one of the prettier parts of Salisbury thanks to the additions of the BnB and the Gloriana Cafe, both constructions overseen by the Chancellor and his Vice counterpart. |
The impoverished housing district of '''Melbourne''' was built to house those left homeless by the Civil war, the messy-style apartment buildings were built in a close knit fashion to allow as many citizens to inhabit as humanely possible. The apartments are homely and are purely funded by the Gabonese treasury allowing residents to forego any worry about housing payments. Grants were also provided to the district of '''Winchester''' to provide more environmental benefits to the local housing and businesses. Winchester is widely regarded as one of the prettier parts of Salisbury thanks to the additions of the BnB and the Gloriana Cafe, both constructions overseen by the Chancellor and his Vice counterpart. |
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Under Chancellery decree in January, the quarry was safely filled in with large amounts of stone, sand and topsoil, aiding in the construction of what would become Salisbury Square with the infamous Great Oak as the centrepiece of the square. The underground section would later become the newer Salisbury International Station in late April 2019. |
Under Chancellery decree in January, the quarry was safely filled in with large amounts of stone, sand and topsoil, aiding in the construction of what would become Salisbury Square with the infamous Great Oak as the centrepiece of the square. The underground section would later become the newer Salisbury International Station in late April 2019. |
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The recovery of Salisbury after the outbreak of the civil war was swift under the careful administration of the new government. Books and art were heavily encouraged, which such works of 'Tender Night in Gabon' & 'Gabon in Spring' were written during this time. Salisbury's growing cultural habits later led to the push of the construction of the Nox Theatre in Hackney and the capital museum in Portsmouth in May 2019. |
The recovery of Salisbury after the outbreak of the civil war was swift under the careful administration of the new government. Books and art were heavily encouraged, which such works of 'Tender Night in Gabon' & 'Gabon in Spring' were written during this time. Salisbury's growing cultural habits later led to the push of the construction of the Nox Theatre in Hackney and the capital museum in Portsmouth in May 2019.<br /> |
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[[File:AprilMap.png|thumb|374x374px|Overhead view of the Capital city circa April 2019]] |
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=== Period of Growth & Expansion of Salisbury Proper === |
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==== April - June 2019 ==== |
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Capitalising on the vast progress that the Lord's Council had made in regards to expanding the amount of available wealth to the government, Vice Chancellor Gobblin designed extensive renovations and new additions to the centre of the Capital. Most notably was the Capital Depository, swaths of Winchester , |
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==== April - Present 2019 ==== |
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=== Independent Assessment Committee Survey (IACS) === |
=== Independent Assessment Committee Survey (IACS) === |
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In early April of 2019, an independent assessment survey was conducted on the six boroughs within the capital city boundaries. This survey assessed the quality of education, housing and service facilities, additionally touching on the economical benefits and social aspects of individual residents. The committee released ratings in each category for each borough and advice on how to improve or to continue the current state of the districts. |
In early April of 2019 to November of 2019, an independent assessment survey was conducted on the six boroughs within the capital city boundaries. This survey assessed the quality of education, housing and service facilities, additionally touching on the economical benefits and social aspects of individual residents. The committee released ratings in each category for each borough and advice on how to improve or to continue the current state of the districts. |
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===== Government Statistics ===== |
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These government statistics have been |
''These government statistics have been have been collected over 6 months and all surveys included have a sample size of (10)'' |
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It is known as the ' |
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Overall citizenry happiness index ~ 6.3/10 |
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